Dave Drew
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Dave Drew

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Born and raised on Long Island, I grew up with skinned knees, dirty clothes, and amazing summer nights. I spent time at beaches, on boats, and playing all kinds of pick-up sports. Backyards, schoolyards, and parks were where I could be found. For the most part, it was a wonderful childhood. Today I live in a small town in upstate NY with my beloved wife and my three sons. As the oldest of five in a family where the parents started when they were nineteen, I learned something about raising kids. I did housework and watched my siblings, but we didn't call it chores. It was just what we did. As I grew, I struggled with personal relationships, money, and health. My life took a few very hard turns, and after a major setback that nearly killed me, I received a gift most people in my situation never get to receive. A second chance. Once I stopped chasing things in my life I was never going to catch anyway, all kinds of opportunities began to appear. I excelled at work, and my family life got better. I became healthier, and goals I never would have considered before now seemed more achievable. My wife and I bought a house, and we renovated it. We had a child and later adopted a couple more. In just a few years, I had a life beyond anything I ever imagined. Then, another thing most people wouldn't characterize as good, happened...I got fired from my job. The gift this time was the realization that I depended entirely on a position at a large company for my financial security. IT forced me to look for a better solution. After a few failed tries, I discovered real estate. I already owned a rental property, but when I realized I could acquire more, while keeping my job, real estate became my passion. I wondered why everyone didn't pursue it. I dove into it like a July pool on Long Island. By the time COVID arrived, I was writing avidly. After blogging for years and using writing as therapy for everything from isolation to relationships, I decided to bring it all together. Right now, I'm sitting poolside in my favorite writing spot, searching for the "flow zone" where the words pour out of me faster than I can catch them on the page. I'm thrilled to be able to share my writing with you!
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